Author: Mary Phagan
Monday, 8th March 1915: Solicitor Dorsey Is Back From New York, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 8th March 1915,PAGE 5, COLUMN 1.Solicitor General Hugh M. Dorsey returned to Atlanta Monday morning from New York, where he went for a short rest after arguing, with Attorney General Grice, the recent phase of the Frank…
Tuesday, 9th March 1915: Solicitor Dorsey Is Busy With Frank Case, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 9th March 1915,PAGE 5, COLUMN 1.Solicitor Hugh Dorsey, who returned Monday from New York, after an absence of two weeks, was busy Tuesday preparing a Summary of the Authorities cited in the State's Brief at the recent…
Wednesday, 10th March 1915: Dan Lehon Appeals To Supreme Court, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 10th March 1915,PAGE 10, COLUMN 4.Judge R. B. Russell, of the State Court of Appeals, has certified to a Writ of Error to the United States Supreme Court in the Case of Dan Lehon, Southern Manager of…
Monday, 15th March 1915: Frank Decision May Come Down April 5 By Ralph Smith., The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 15th March 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.WASHINGTON, March 15. The Supreme Court today did not give an opinion on the Frank Case. The matter may go over until after April 5, as the Court takes a Recess next…
Sunday, 21st March 1915: Alston Special Counsel In Empire Life Co. Case, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 21st March 1915,PAGE 8, COLUMN 4.Attorney General Requested Appointment Owing to Rush of Work. Insurance Commissioner Wright has appointed Robert C. Alston, of Atlanta, as Special Counsel to the Commissioner in the Case of the Empire Life…
Monday, 22nd March 1915: U.s. Court Recesses. Frank Case Not Decided, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 22nd March 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.(Special Dispatch to The Journal.)WASHINGTON, March 22. After handing down several opinions Monday morning, the United States Supreme Court recessed at noon until Monday, April 5, without having rendered a decision on…
Tuesday, 23rd March 1915: Judge Roan Is Dead At New York Hospital, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 23rd March 1915,PAGE 2, COLUMN 3.Noted Georgia Jurist Dies in the New York Polyclinic Hospital Following an OperationJudge L. S. Roan, former Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals and former Judge of the Criminal Division of…
Tuesday, 23rd March 1915: No Frank Decision For Three Weeks, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 23rd March 1915,PAGE 12, COLUMN 3.Washington, March 22. Leo M. Frank's case remained undecided when the Supreme Court of the United States recessed today until April 5. During the recess, the Court will prepare opinions on cases…
Wednesday, 24th March 1915: Judge L. S. Roan Dies In New York Hospital, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 24th March 1915,PAGE 3, COLUMN 2.Funeral Will Take Place in Fairburn, His Former Home, Thursday.Sadness reigns in Atlanta Court Realms over the death of Judge L. S. Roan, in the Polyclinic Hospital, New York, Tuesday morning from…
Sunday, 4th April 1915: Jewish War Victims Aided By Leo Frank, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 4th April 1915,PAGE 10, COLUMN 4."Knows What It Is to Suffer Unjustly," He Says in Letter.With the words, "Knowing what it is to suffer unjustly and having a deep sense of sympathy for our co-religionists who are…
Monday, 5th April 1915: Case Of Leo M. Frank May Be Decided Today, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 5th April 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Generally believed that U.S. Supreme Court will hand down opinion. Washington, April 4. Many of the seventy-five cases pending before the Supreme Court are expected to be decided when the Court resumes…
Monday, 5th April 1915: Supreme Court Announces No Decision In Leo M. Frank Case, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 5th April 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.No Frank Decision Monday(By Associated Press.)WASHINGTON, April 5. No decision was announced today in the Leo M. Frank murder case by the Supreme Court.Monday, 5th April 1915: Supreme Court Announces No Decision…
Wednesday, 7th April 1915: Lehon Appeals Case To U. S. Supreme Court, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 7th April 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.(By Associated Press.)WASHINGTON, April 7. Dan S. Lehon, Private Detective, today appealed to the Supreme Court from his conviction for violation of the Atlanta, Ga., ordinance requiring Private Detectives to be licensed.…
Thursday, 8th April 1915: Lehon Takes Case To Supreme Court, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 8th April 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.Dan S. Lehon, Superintendent of the Southern Offices of the William J. Burns Detective Organization, has filed an Appeal in the United States Supreme Court at Washington from his conviction in Atlanta…
Thursday, 8th April 1915: Ragsdale Trial Monday, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 8th April 1915,PAGE 13, COLUMN 1.According to the Calendar of the Criminal Branch of the Superior Court, R. L Barber and Rev. C. B. Ragsdale will be tried Monday on indictments of perjury charging them with swearing…
Friday, 9th April 1915: Old Hats Made New Mrs. C.h. Smith, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 9th April 1915,PAGE 18, COLUMN 7.Ladies', Misses' and Children's High-Grade Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats. YOUR OLD HATS MADE OVER. We can turn your old style straw hats into new styles, new shapes, good colors and perfect finish.…
Saturday, 10th April 1915: Old Hats Made New Mrs. C. H. Smith, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 10th April 1915,PAGE 10, COLUMN 6.Ladies', Misses' and Children's High-Grade Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats. YOUR OLD HATS MADE OVER. We can turn your old style straw hats into new styles, new shapes, good colors and perfect finish.…
Sunday, 11th April 1915: Old Hats Made New Mrs. C. H. Smith, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 11th April 1915,PAGE 3, COLUMN 6.Ladies', Misses' and Children's High-Grade Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats. YOUR OLD HATS MADE OVER. We can turn your old style straw hats into new styles, new shapes, good colors and perfect finish.…
Monday, 12th April 1915: No Decision Monday In Leo M. Frank Case, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 12th April 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.(By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, April 12 " No decision in the Leo M. Frank murder case was announced today by the Supreme Court. The next Decision Day is next Monday.Monday, 12th April…
Tuesday, 13th April 1915: No Frank Decision For At Least Week, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 13th April 1915,PAGE 4, COLUMN 1.Washington, April 12: No decision in the Leo M. Frank murder case was announced today at the Supreme Court. The next Decision Day is next Monday.Tuesday, 13th April 1915: No Frank Decision…
Tuesday, 13th April 1915: Personal Read The Booklet Of Rhymes On Leo M. Frank, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 13th April 1915,PAGE 18, COLUMN 7.and Detective Burns, composed by W. R. Corley. Booklets ten cents each or one dollar per dozen, postage prepaid. Address all orders to W. R. Corley, 121 Glover street, Marietta, Ga.Tuesday, 13th…
Wednesday, 14th April 1915: W.r. Corley Sells Booklets On Leo M. Frank And Detective Burns, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 14th April 1915,PAGE 14, COLUMN 2.PERSONAL: Read the booklet of rhymes on Leo M. Frank and Detective Burns, composed by W. R. Corley. Booklets ten cents each or one dollar per dozen, postage prepaid. Address all orders…
Monday, 19th April 1915: Frank Loses Appeal – Pardon Only Hope Defeated In Courts, Frank Counsel Plan Pardon Board Plea, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 19th April 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.Final Effort to Save Condemned Man's Life Will Be Made Before Prison Commission and the Governor.GOVERNOR-ELECT HARRIS MAY PASS ON THE CASENecessary Legal Procedure Will Make Execution Impossible Until About the Middle…
Tuesday, 20th April 1915: His Plea Denied, Frank Decisions For A Rehearing, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 20th April 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Solicitor General Dorsey and Attorney General Grice Hold Long Conference Over Noted Case. CONFIDENT OF WINNING, ASSERTS THE PRISONER If Case Goes to Governor It Is Probable That Judge Harris Will Act…
Tuesday, 20th April 1915: Judge Roan’s Letter To Be Used In Frank Plea For Clemency, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 20th April 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.A letter from the late Judge L. S. Roan in which the lamented Jurist stated he would appear before the Prison Commission on behalf of Leo M. Frank if he lived until…
Wednesday, 21st April 1915: Frank Lawyers Work On Clemency Petition, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 21st April 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.Final Move to Save Condemned Man Discussed at Conference Tuesday NightPreparation of Leo M. Frank's Petition to the State Prison Commission for Executive Clemency was begun at a Conference of his Attorneys…
Wednesday, 21st April 1915: Frank’s Attorneys Confer On Appeal, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 21st April 1915,PAGE 3, COLUMN 2.Thought That No Time Will Be Lost in Taking Last Step in Fight for the Condemned Man's Life. The first active steps toward the Appeal to the Prison Commission and Governor to…
Thursday, 22nd April 1915: Frank Asks Commutation Of Death Sentence To Life Term, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 22nd April 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.PAGE 1, COLUMN 7CLEMENCY PLEA IS FILED WITH PARDON BOARD BY COUNSELBeaten in the Courts, Man Convicted as Slayer of Mary Phagan Takes Case to State Prison CommissionASSERTS HIS INNOCENCE OF CHARGE…
Thursday, 22nd April 1915: Frank Pardon Plea Will Be Completed Within A Few Days, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 22nd April 1915,PAGE 9, COLUMN 4.The preparation of the Petition for Leo Frank's life to be presented to the Prison Commission and Governor by the Counsel will be completed, it is thought, within the next few days.…
Friday, 23rd April 1915: Frank Makes Plea For Commutation, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 23rd April 1915,PAGE 9, COLUMN 1.Condemned Man Reiterates Innocence and Says He Was Convicted on Questionable Evidence.Attorneys for Leo Frank have filed with Captain Goodloe H. Yancey, Secretary of the State Prison Commission, his Petition for Executive…